News

• Don't dump garden waste!

  14 Jan 2025, 8:12 am

  Dumped garden waste smothers native vegetation and threatens wildlife habitats.

• A guide to Western Bay of Plenty’s best stargazing spots for Matariki

  26 Jun 2024, 4:10 pm

  Check out our top spots to celebrate Matariki

• Young voices headline Long Term Plan

  17 May 2024, 2:46 pm

  “A perfect District is a District that everyone feels good in.” These wise words by Kaelyn, 12, from Ōmokoroa, headline our Long Term Plan 2024-34, which is now open for feedback.

• New disc golf course at TECT Park flies into action

  16 May 2024, 9:15 am

  Disc golf enthusiasts are invited to ‘putt’ their skills to the test at a new nine-hole course at TECT Park.

• Council selects preferred water services model for consultation

  6 Mar 2025, 3:30 pm

  Council has selected a preferred model for delivering water services with the next steps asking for community feedback.

• Ōmokoroa Road Stage 2 Urbanisation Project begins

  27 Feb 2025, 5:16 pm

  Improving accessibility, safe walking and cycling connections and increasing road capacity – it’s all part of the plan for Ōmokoroa Road.

• Roundabout to open at the State Highway 2 Ōmokoroa Road intersection

  27 Feb 2025, 11:06 am

  From Friday 7 March there will be a roundabout in place at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa Road.

• Western Bay of Plenty regional deal – Leading New Zealand’s Growth

  26 Feb 2025, 12:00 am

  The Western Bay of Plenty subregion has today submitted a proposal for inclusion in the Government’s City and Regional Deals programme.

• Council selects preferred water services model for consultation

  6 Mar 2025, 3:30 pm

  Council has selected a preferred model for delivering water services with the next steps asking for community feedback.

• Strong foundations for new Waihī Beach library and community hub

  5 Mar 2025, 12:40 pm

  The new Waihī Beach library and community hub has reached a key milestone with the pouring of its concrete floor.

• Roundabout to open at the State Highway 2 Ōmokoroa Road intersection

  27 Feb 2025, 11:06 am

  From Friday 7 March there will be a roundabout in place at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa Road.

• Western Bay of Plenty regional deal – Leading New Zealand’s Growth

  26 Feb 2025, 12:00 am

  The Western Bay of Plenty subregion has today submitted a proposal for inclusion in the Government’s City and Regional Deals programme.

• Council selects preferred water services model for consultation

  6 Mar 2025, 3:30 pm

  Council has selected a preferred model for delivering water services with the next steps asking for community feedback.

• Free scam seminar aims to keep people ‘cyber safe’

  3 Mar 2025, 10:12 am

  The Cyber Security Awareness: Scam and Fraud Seminar is being held at the Settlers Lounge in Te Puke on Thursday 20 March, from 10am until 12 noon.

• Roundabout to open at the State Highway 2 Ōmokoroa Road intersection

  27 Feb 2025, 11:06 am

  From Friday 7 March there will be a roundabout in place at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa Road.

• Western Bay of Plenty regional deal – Leading New Zealand’s Growth

  26 Feb 2025, 12:00 am

  The Western Bay of Plenty subregion has today submitted a proposal for inclusion in the Government’s City and Regional Deals programme.

• Meri Kirihimete from Mayor James Denyer and the Western Bay team

  13 Dec 2024, 12:00 pm

  Hear from Mayor James Denyer on his reflections for the year.

• Our commitment to you l Tō mātou takohanga ki a koe

  17 May 2024, 3:56 pm

  We’ve worked incredibly hard to develop the best possible picture for our District, now and into the future. Read all about it in our Long Term Plan 2024-34

• Mayor James Denyer talks Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034

  17 May 2024, 8:00 am

  Hear Mayor James' thoughts on the future of our District

• 2024: The year of progress

  2 Feb 2024, 4:57 pm

  This year is shaping up to be a more positive year as economic conditions improve and we enjoy a cracking summer.

• Council selects preferred water services model for consultation

  6 Mar 2025, 3:30 pm

  Council has selected a preferred model for delivering water services with the next steps asking for community feedback.

• Strong foundations for new Waihī Beach library and community hub

  5 Mar 2025, 12:40 pm

  The new Waihī Beach library and community hub has reached a key milestone with the pouring of its concrete floor.

• Free scam seminar aims to keep people ‘cyber safe’

  3 Mar 2025, 10:12 am

  The Cyber Security Awareness: Scam and Fraud Seminar is being held at the Settlers Lounge in Te Puke on Thursday 20 March, from 10am until 12 noon.

• Ōmokoroa Road Stage 2 Urbanisation Project begins

  27 Feb 2025, 5:16 pm

  Improving accessibility, safe walking and cycling connections and increasing road capacity – it’s all part of the plan for Ōmokoroa Road.